The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reiterated the company’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and responsible energy development in Ogoniland. The statement came during a Federal Government delegation’s visit to the region on Monday.
“This visit is a demonstration of hope. It affirms the commitment of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to peace, dialogue, and rebuilding trust. For NNPC Limited, it marks a new beginning—one grounded in partnership, mutual respect, and shared responsibility,” Ojulari said.
Acknowledging Ogoniland’s painful history, Ojulari stressed that understanding the past is essential for building a better future. He commended the Presidential Committee on Ogoni Re-entry, led by Professor Don Baridam, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their steady leadership in restoring confidence and trust.
Ojulari emphasized that NNPC Ltd.’s mission goes beyond resource extraction, highlighting the company’s focus on people, livelihoods, and environmental protection. “We believe wholeheartedly that energy development must go hand in hand with environmental protection and community wellbeing,” he said
